Mille Lacs Band Court of Central Jurisdiction
The Tribal Court consists of a Court of Appeals and a District Court. The Appeals Court consists of an Associate Justice from each of the Reservation’s three districts, one of these being the Chief Justice. The Appeals Court handles any appeals from the District Court, which is presided over by the District Court Judge. The District Court hears all civil cases, including traffic and natural resource violations, small claims, family cases, juvenile justice cases, and more. All justices are appointed by the Band’s Chief Executive and ratified by the Band Assembly to serve six-year terms.
Address
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
Get Directions
320-532-7400
Fax: 320-532-3153
During inclement weather, please call 1-800-709-6445 to determine if the Government Center is closed or has a delay opening. If the government center is closed due to inclement weather, the Tribal Court will also be closed. If this occurs, the cases on the calendar for the day will be rescheduled and notices will be sent. When the Mille Lacs Band Government Center is delayed for opening, such as a two-hour late start, any cases scheduled prior to that will be heard upon opening.
The Mille Lacs Band Tribal Court will be continuing to hold all court hearings & trials telephonically or virtually until October 1, 2022. The Tribal Court is going thtrough a renovation and expansion, with the expected date of completion about mid-September. If you need to stop into the Court Administration area, please excuse the mess.
Court Brochures
Filing a Civil Complaint
Filing a Foreign Judgment
Filing for Custody And Visitation
Getting Married in Tribal Court
Glossary of Legal Terminology
Guardian ad Litem QA
Guardianship and Conservatorship QA
Name Change Info
Order for Protection QA
Representing Yourself
What Court Staff Can and Cannot Do
Judges
Honorable Richard Osburn
District Court Judge
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Vacant
Associate District Court Judge
Court Staff
Gilda Burr
Court Administrator
gilda.burr@millelacsband.com
320-532-7401
Brett Haskin
Bailiff Officer/Process Server
brett.haskin@millelacsband.com
320-532-7758
Kristine Starr
Clerk of Court I — Adoption, Child Support, Dissolution of Marriage, Adult Guardianship, Name Change, and Probate
Kristine.Starr@millelacsband.com
320-532-7553
Melissa Taylor
Court Clerk II — Custody, Child Guardianship, and Welfare
melissa.taylor@millelacsband.com
320-532-7404
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Jill Tompkins
Court Attorney
jill.tompkins@millelacsband.com
320-532-7597
Theresa James
Healing to Wellness Court Case Manager
theresa.james2@milllacsband.com
320-532-7597
Vacant
Assistant Court & Administrative Clerk
320-532-7400
Carrie Boyd
Court Clerk I — Civil, Order for Protection, Harassment, Garnishments, Electric, GRA Appeals, and Employment Appeals
carrie.boyd@millelacsband.com
320-532-7400
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Kitty Johnson
Court Clerk II — Truancy, Unlawful Detainers, Criminal, Natural Resource, Traffic, and Court of Appeals
Kitty.Johnson2@millelacsband.com
320-532-7502
Laurie Vilas
Tribal Court Peacemaker
Laurie.Vilas@millelacsband.com
320-532-4769
320-630-1132
Special Magistrate
B.J. Jones
Joe Plumer
Tammy Swanson
Guardian ad Litem
Dixie Kamimura
Pam Chichila
Jessica Gilder-Schwartz
Jeannie Reams
Cynthia Bahe
Appeals
Notice of Appeal
Notice of Employment Appeal
General — Miscellaneous
Affidavit for In Forma Pauperis Waiver
Affidavit of Service
Certificate of Representation — General
Civil Complaint Form
Cultural Cause of Action Complaint
Garnishment of Wage or Per Capita Payment
Petition to Establish Custody And Visitation
Petition to Change Name
Power of Attorney
Proposed Default Judgement
Registration of Foreign Judgment form [1]
Subpoena
Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice Form
UNDERSTANDING SERVICE OF PROCESS
Please watch the video below if you are trying to file a new court case or a motion. Normally, serving all parties is the responsibility of the petitioner when a new case is filed, but when filing a case in Tribal Court, our Bailiff/Process Server will serve the paperwork if there is a current address listed. However, our Bailiff/Process Server will not serve Motion forms. Any Motions filed must be accomplished by the motioning party.
Get in the Circle (PSA) from State Courts on Vimeo.
Guardianship
Minor Guardianship Guide
Petition for Guardianship Adult
Adult Guardianship Well-Being Financial Report
Minor Guardianship Annual Report
Minor Guardianship Petition
Motions
Motion Form General
Motion for Default Judgment
Motion to Appear by Telephone
Petition for Protective Orders
Petition Harassment Restraining Order
Petition Domestic Restraining Order
Probate
Guide to Probate
Probate Checklist
Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative
Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs, and Appointment of Personal Representative
Acceptance of Appointment and Oath by Individual
Certificate of Mailing
Petition for Determination of Descent
Disclaimer
Inventory
Schedule of Distribution and Payment of Claims
Schedule of Distribution
Receipt for Distribution of Payment of Claim
Final Account
Personal Representative's Statement to Close Estate
Petition for Order of Complete Settlement of Estate and Decree of Distribution
Collection of Personal Property
Petition to Register Affidavit
Instructions for Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property
Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property